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snowXrider540
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well even though i dont get much snow here...haha

im trying to build a few rails for my yard

and dont know what to make them of really

any suggestions?
Jan 3 2007 9:21PM
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creighton
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get a real big stick
Jan 3 2007 9:23PM
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mc.lytle
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down flat down, 20ft flat, 20 ft box
Jan 3 2007 9:24PM
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big+white
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pbc pipe
Jan 3 2007 9:42PM
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HeathR
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build a jib cult
Jan 3 2007 9:44PM
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snowXrider540
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yeah ive been thinking like metal base than some kinda plastic on top or something??

its either that or pvc pipe so i dunno
Jan 3 2007 9:44PM
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HeathR
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make the base out of wood and use hdpe or just use steel
Jan 3 2007 9:46PM
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Greenish
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pvc.
Jan 3 2007 9:46PM
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Greenish
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unless you have melding skills
Jan 3 2007 9:46PM
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HeathR
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no need for welding skills. Click for larger image
Jan 3 2007 9:49PM
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Black-Bandanna
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Get some o' that shit that they use on the sides of ice rinks and screw it down onto your board of choice,pre-heat the oven to 350 and let bake for an hour, take out and enjoy. Tasty box.
Jan 3 2007 9:52PM
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snowXrider540
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yeah thats sweet how did you do that though?
Jan 3 2007 9:53PM
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HeathR
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The bases are just built out of wood with pvc cut in half and mounted on top. The rails then sit in the pvc. At the very beginning it is held to the pvc with one of the wires that tightens with a screw. You jump over that part so it doesent matter. At the end there is a small clamp that holds it on.
Jan 3 2007 9:58PM
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DDrem.
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-3 pvc pipes
-4 12 ft. 2X4's
-drill/screws
-pink spraypaint
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Jan 3 2007 10:03PM
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HeathR
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examples of wood with hdpe Click for larger image
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Jan 3 2007 10:05PM
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Wis_Skier_23
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just even a pvc pipe frozen into the snow works....but if you want to build the wooden frame that works too
Jan 4 2007 12:04AM
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Pigletpen
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chicken and grits!
Jan 4 2007 12:06AM
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